Who were Maxim Naumov's parents?

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Maxim Naumov showed and kissed a photo of his parents after his short program performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, which was such a heartfelt, gutting moment.

Why? It's because his parents, Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova -- who were former Olympics pairs figure skaters -- had died. They were just two of the 67 people who died after American Airlines Flight 5342 and a helicopter collided in midair in January of 2025.

After all he's been through, it's incredible to see Naumov back on the ice and at the Olympics, and this moment was just so emotional:

Maxim Naumov is an Olympian, and ALWAYS will be! pic.twitter.com/KC3zFj5hjf

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 10, 2026

The Olympic dreams have come true for Maxim Naumov. ⛸ pic.twitter.com/fD2vHne7kd

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 10, 2026

“Mom and Dad, this is for you.” — Max Naumov’s words on the big screen as he begins his short program at the Olympics. pic.twitter.com/vYFTSAwDwk

— Christine Brennan (@cbrennansports) February 10, 2026

It's just so heartbreaking.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Maxim Naumov parents: Who were they for Olympics figure skater?

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